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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.06, 805.30 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.06, 805.30 and 319.80 is: 480.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.06 : 805.30 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.06/805.30 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.06x = 805.30 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.06x = 257,534.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,534.94/536.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.42

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